| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $241.89 | 3.542% | $250.4577 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.75 | 5.407% | $94.6028 | $94.60 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.79 | 9.777% | $251.1588 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.90 | 9.542% | $260.6004 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.84 | 7.668% | $260.3843 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.83 | 13.123% | $78.9938 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.83 | 6.678% | $252.6455 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,346.83 | $1,448.8433 | $1,448.84 | $1,448.85 | $1,448.90 | |